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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.59, 40,652.86 and 16,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.59, 40,652.86 and 16,029.89 is: 22,121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.59 : 40,652.86 = 16,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.59/40,652.86 = 16,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.59x = 40,652.86 × 16,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.59x = 651,660,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,660,956.88/29,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.26

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